cellinstruction

noun
UK /ˈsel.ɪnˌstrʌk.ʃən/
US /ˈsel.ɪnˌstrʌk.ʃən/

A cell instruction is a rule that tells a cell what to do.

The scientist read the cell instruction to see how the tiny cell would grow.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A command given to a prison cell's electronic system.

The guard typed the cell instruction to lock the door.

3. A step in a spreadsheet cell's formula.

Each cell instruction in the table adds two numbers.

4. A lesson taught inside a small study room.

The teacher wrote the cell instruction on the board for the small group.